Abstract:To study the cost related to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in public health care by standard approach as a means to assist in the evaluation of health services in Brazil. METHODS: A small municipality was considered for this study, with less than 50,000 habitants, it is representative of 81% of the state's municipalities and 89% of Brazil's. The data sources used were obtained from the Municipal Health Office and public data systems online. Direct medical costs were selected according to st… Show more
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